HVAC Mechanic Commercial Facilities

About the role

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for performing all HVAC trades functions necessary to assemble, install, maintain, and repair Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning fixtures, equipment, and systems within the Facility. This position is responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance needs of the Facility as it relates to HVAC infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a Journeyman HVAC License

Responsibilities

• Provide Journeyman's level HVAC maintenance support expertise on site
• Perform the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and effects repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air-conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations
• Research specifications as provided by other parties and makes installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance functions which include, but are not limited to: changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, cleaning heating and cooling coils, etc.
• Responsible for emergency after hour call backs determined by facility coordinator and all other assigned duties not to exceed technical level of HVAC Mechanic Lead
• Function independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance
• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including, but not limited to adjustments and repairs to HVAC and Electrical systems
• Fabricate, assemble and install ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment
• Install evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system, using hand tools
• Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools
• Cut and thread pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment
• Join tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant
• Install expansion and discharge valves in circuit
• Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source
• Install air and water filters in completed installation
• Inject refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure
• Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation
• Test joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap-and-water solution
• Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician's hand tools and test equipment
• Install, repair, and service all types of HVAC equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Pay

$39.02 per hour. This will be a union position.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm